What is serenity? (B. Alan Wallace)

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Shamatha: Meditation for Balanced Living: The Qualities of Attention

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What is shamatha? | Dr. B. Alan Wallace

(Study Buddhism) Oct. 3, 2016. KARMA TASHI LING BUDDHIST COMMUNITY. Love their content? Support on Patreon: patreon.com/studybuddhism. Buddhist teacher Dr. B. Alan Wallace explains the purpose and benefits of shamatha ("calm abiding," stilling the mind), one of the foundational Buddhist practices alongside intensive mindfulness for focusing the mind to gain insight.

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